Investigate how e-commerce has affected the way people buy goods & services


Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3
Pass
Merit
Distinction
A brief definition of e-commerce
Explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods & services covering the key points of
  • Choice
  • Convenience
  • Cost
Give an example to illustrate at least one point
May not use the correct terminology
Define e-commerce using examples of at least 2 different types of e-commerce websites
Also cover
  • Location
  • Flexibility

Give an example to illustrate three of the key points
Use the correct terminology most of the time
A detailed definition of e-commerce using examples of a range of different types of e-commerce websites
A detailed explanation of the key points.


Give an example to illustrate each of the five key points.
Use the correct terminology

Lesson Objectives

  • Define e-commerce
  • Explain how e-commerce has changed the way people buy goods & services

Starter

Take a look at the Groupon website. Think about how this has changed the way people buy gifts etc.

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Task
Correct your work unit 8 work as per the green pen corrections

Task
  1. Add a title for Convenience
  2. Write a paragraph or two explaining how e-commerce has made buying more convenient (use examples from a website)
  3. Add a title for Cost
  4. Write a paragraph or two explaining how e-commerce has affected costs (use examples from a website)

Plenary

Name 5 e-commerce sites that YOU think will save you money